Assignment:


Select an era period of American History that you enjoy teaching but students do not like learning and develop two initial lessons around that era/period using the tools we've learned this evening. For example, Colonial Period, The Early Republic, South and Slavery, Reconstruction, etc.
Tools we discussed: Google Docs, Google Searches, Voicethreads, Museum Box



Parameters:
  • Groups of 2-3
  • Use a Web 2.0 Platform Google Docs
  • Include technology-based formative assessment (Google Form)
  • Use at least 1 content specific sites for artifacts (Museum Box and Voice Threads)
  • Be Prepared to share final project with the class


Process:
  • Submit links to lesson below
  • Groups have 3-5 minutes each to share their lesson with the participants. They should provide:
    • Rationale for lesson
    • Explanation of how formative assessment is used
    • Explanation of activities with brief demo